Many hobbyists strongly believe that a sump is a necessity for a saltwater aquarium However, we can see many beautiful aquariums thriving without one. Installing a sump is entirely up to you. Sumps give you more freedom when choosing the equipment for your tank.
What should I put in my Marine sump?
-
filter socks
and Filter Rollers. A filter sock is a basic form of mechanical filtration - Heater. There’s really not too much to say about heaters
- Protein Skimmer
- Baffles and Bubble Traps
- Return Pump
- Check Valve
- Gate Valves
- Refugium Light.
What size sump do I need for a reef tank?
10% of your tank volume is considered the minimum sump size for an aquarium. We have a 50 gallon display tank and are using a 30-gallon rimless aquarium to build our sump.
Can you use a protein skimmer without a sump?
Yes, HOB Skimmers are right there for everyone to see, not able to hide em. But there are some very good han on back skimmers out there, they go on the back of the tank, easy enough to set up, no need to run a sump.
What does a sump do for a saltwater aquarium?
A sump is nothing more than an extra water containment area usually set up underneath an aquarium where you can place equipment, provide the aquarium with various types of water filtration, add top-off water to the tank and perform other maintenance tasks.
Can an aquarium sump be too big?
There is no such thing as “too big” for a sump If it fits you will appreciate the extra room and added stability of an overall larger volume of seawater.
What media should I put in my sump?
As far as media for the sump I would use 1-5″ chunks of live rock or dry rock rubble Looks like about 10-15 lbs will fill it or at least be a good start.
Do you need to drill a tank for a sump?
Unless the back glass panel is tempered, drilling affords you the best solution If you don’t want to drill, you can get an overflow box with a U-tube, creating a siphon to get water to a sump below the tank.
What is the difference between a sump and a refugium?
Sumps are primarily used for the storage of items of system equipment and can allow hobbyists to customize their
filtration setup
. Refugia are a little more versatile and can be utilized for improving biological filtration, breeding live foods, growing plants, and more.
What size sump do I need for a 55
gallon saltwater tank
?
I would pass on the 55 and go to a 60, 80 or 100.
Can fish live in sump?
Bye. Fish will not live long in the sump The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten. No one is born with intellect and age guarantees wisdom to no one.
Are bio balls effective?
The surface of each bio ball is designed to have as much surface area as possible so the bacteria have as much as possible to cling to. This is why they have grooves and spaces, as this allows more bacteria to cling to the ball, making these more effective compared to
simple spheres
.
What is a refugium sump?
In fishkeeping, a refugium is an appendage to a marine, brackish, or freshwater fish tank that shares the same water supply. It is a separate sump, connected to the main show tank.
Is a sump a filter?
Sump filters are a type of filter that is hidden in the aquarium stand or cabinet. The sump itself is a small container that sits beneath the tank and collects water as it flows down from the tank. This water is then pumped back up to the tank, usually through a powerhead.
What size sump do I need for a 180 gallon reef tank?
100 gallon sump would be nice with the 180 tank. In any case, for a sump to work properly (as a sump only) it has to be able to contain all the drain back water when you shut your pumps off.
Do you run a protein skimmer all the time?
To sum it up, running your protein skimmer pretty much all the time is your best approach to ensure your get the maximum benefit of nutrient export, gas exchange, and a stable pH at all times.
Do I need live rock in a fish-only tank?
A fish-only tank is perhaps the most basic type of saltwater aquarium because all you have to worry about is fish – you do not need to install additional equipment to meet the needs of corals and you do not need to worry about cultivating live rock.
How often should you do a water change in a saltwater tank?
As a general guideline, a monthly 25% water change is recommended. However, smaller, more frequent water changes (15-20% every 1-2 weeks) are preferable for heavily stocked aquariums or aquariums with large fish.
Is a protein skimmer necessary for saltwater?
It really is no secret that protein skimmers are an essential component of saltwater aquarium filtration.
Is a sump worth it?
Without a doubt use a sump It allows you to keep heaters, probes and skimmer out of the DT. It allows for better water circulation. With the ability to use a bigger skimmer than in tank you can introduce more oxygen and remove more crap.
What size sump do I need for a 60 gallon tank?
The Triton 26 V2 Sump is great for aquariums up to 60 gallons and specially made to have a large refugium that meets the 10% volume recommendation for the Triton Method of reefing.
How often should I clean my fish tank sump?
Weekly Sump Cleaning In my 75-gallon reef tank, I conduct weekly 10-gallon water changes. During weekly water changes, I take the opportunity to also do a weekly cleaning on my sump. Weekly sump cleaning includes changing filter socks, cleaning front acrylic, and emptying the protein skimmer cup if necessary.
Where do you put the media bag in a sump?
under running water for 5 to 10 seconds. Place bags into a high flow area of your reactor, sump, canister filter, or HOB filter For best results, water should flow gently through the filter bag and media.
What is a
ghost overflow
?
The Reef Savvy™ Ghost overflow™ is simple, sleek, and most importantly dead silent It’s the perfect marriage between aesthetics and functionality. It is the culmination of a lifetime of reef keeping experiences, backed up by 20 years of aquarium design and fabrication.
Citations
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/content/post/md-2016-04-what-is-a-sump
The Best Sumps For Saltwater Aquariums – Reef Builders Gear Guide
https://www.aquacave.com/aquariums/reef-aquarium-sumps.html
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/content/post/md-2016-04-how-to-build-a-custom-sump-for-your-aquarium-diy